Out of the Loop: Hong Kong Disneyland debuts Grizzly Gulch
By Andy Guinigundo Penny’s Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong – July 13, 2012 marked the official opening of Grizzly Gulch the largest themed area in the Hong Kong Disneyland expansion. In addition to Grizzly Gulch, the Hong Kong Disneyland expansion includes Toy Story Land that opened in 2011 and…
Disney On Ice to present ‘Rockin’ Ever After’ at the Amway Center
Disney On Ice will present its newest show, Rockin’ Ever After, featuring Ariel, Rapunzel, Belle and even Merida. It will all take place at the Amway Center in Orlando this September with tickets now on sale.
Photo Finds: Blizzard Beach vs. Wet ‘n Wild Water Parks – July 31, 2012
This week we take a break from the “what’s new” kind of details and instead focus on two water parks. We’ll do the usual “close inspection” of Photo Finds, but our topic this time will be established parks to compare them: Blizzard Beach (Disney) and Wet ‘n Wild (Universal).
‘My Disney Experience’ app to replace ‘Mobile Magic’ as Disney parks’ official app
Disney Parks and Resorts will be releasing the beta version of their new mobile app dubbed “My Disney Experience” next month. The free app will include park hours, wait times, maps, dining and attraction information and more.
Legoland Florida offering a shopping pass for back-to-school
Kids will be heading back to school in just a few weeks and moms and dads are looking for deals while kids are searching for backpacks, lunch boxes, T-shirts, hats, thermoses, gadgets and supplies as they gear up for school. Legoland Florida now offers a shopping pass allowing shoppers…
Ride-along look at Sheikra, Cheetah Hunt and Montu roller coasters at Busch Gardens
Our ride-along series continues with some of the roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa. This is the view seen from the top of Sheikra. In the upper left is the green Kumba roller coaster. At center-right is the Scorpion, the first looping coaster built at the park.

